Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal imaging roof survey in Wildmoor, Hampshire
We take a careful look at the roof at your property in Wildmoor, and put it all in a photo-illustrated written report.
- Water that travels before it shows
- Moisture around outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
About our thermal roof survey in Wildmoor
Thermal imaging is a useful tool, but it has limits. Sun, shade, reflective surfaces and wind can all change what the camera shows. We back up the images with moisture readings and a careful look at the roof. The report is clear about what the images show and what they do not. Where something can’t be confirmed, we say what would help next. Typical surveys look at damp that repairs haven’t cured and water that travels before it shows, on flat roofs, insulated roof spaces and ceilings below the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Wildmoor, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you can’t get from ground level. Weather and airspace are checked before the visit. Older roofs with steep slopes and tall chimneys are where the extra view helps most.
We write the report in plain English, so you don’t need to be a roofer to follow it. Each point is backed by a photo where possible.
- Where
- Wildmoor (RG27)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Prices
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Airspace, weather and Wildmoor roofs
Thatch survives on some older buildings in Hampshire’s villages. Across the South East, older homes tend to have slate or clay tiles, and many later ones concrete tiles. Steep or complicated roofs are often hard to see from the ground, which is where aerial photos and thermal images help. About 3 miles west lies The Vyne, a reminder of how long the area around Wildmoor has been built on. If your house is among the older ones, expect a mix of original materials and later repairs on the roof, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area.
Shop and office owners around Festival Place may find that big, flat commercial roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images help most. Take a building like The Loddon School: big roofs are where photos from the air and thermal images show the most at once.
Wildmoor is about 4 miles north-east of Basingstoke, in Hampshire. We survey roofs in Wildmoor and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Across Hampshire, we cover Wildmoor and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Reading page.
Thermal roof surveys in RG27 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Wildmoor, we cover Chineham (1 mile west), Water End (2 miles south), Andwell (2 miles south), Old Basing (2 miles south-west) and Lychpit (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (4 miles south-west), Farnborough (11 miles east), Fleet (8 miles east), Aldershot (12 miles east), Alton (10 miles south) and Yateley (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Wildmoor
The closest station to Wildmoor is Bramley (Hants) station, roughly 2.8 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Festival Place (3.7 miles south-west) and Basing House (2.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include The Mill Field.
The survey, step by step
There isn’t much for you to do on the day. Point out anything you’ve noticed, like stains, drips or loose pieces, and we will take it from there. A typical survey takes roughly 1–2 hours for most houses, and about three to four hours for a commercial roof. Rural addresses near Wildmoor can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. After that, the survey runs as it would anywhere.
- We start by discussing the roof, any signs of damp and how the weather may affect the images.
- We carry out a visual inspection of the roof from wherever it can be seen safely.
- A thermal camera records how the surface temperature varies across the roof.
- Areas that look unusual on the camera are checked with moisture readings where possible.
- You get a report with thermal images, photos and our recommendations.
Getting ready for the survey
- Keep pets inside or away from the areas we’re looking at
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
- Make sure the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. The exact figure depends on the roof and the package, so call 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the details.
Advice
When you need someone else
Our survey isn’t a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey, a structural engineer’s report or an asbestos survey. It also has these limits:
- A formal energy assessment
- Seeing water directly, as the camera shows temperature, not moisture
- Structural calculations, which need a structural engineer
If in doubt, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll point you to the right survey. What our survey covers.
What this survey covers
- Flat roofs
- Ceilings below the roof
- Loft conversions
- Insulated roof spaces
- Commercial roofs
- Pitched roof slopes
Leave it or get it looked at?
Heat lost through a roof costs money every winter. Thermal images can show where insulation is missing or has slipped, so improvements can go where they’re needed. Older cottages and farmhouses around Wildmoor can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, where water from a failed roof can cause rot if it is left.
There are three survey packages: the Basic Survey from £150, the Standard Survey from £250 and the Premium Survey from £400, with VAT included. What your roof costs depends on its size, access and what you want to find out.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Wildmoor
- 5,000+ roofs surveyed
- Surveys seven days a week
- Photographs and a written report every time
- PI and public liability insurance
FAQs for Wildmoor
Is Wildmoor in the area you cover?
Yes. We work right across London and the South East, and Wildmoor is part of that. Just ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and let us know about the property, and we will talk through which survey suits.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Wildmoor?
Check Historic England’s online list first, then ask the council about conservation areas and any Article 4 direction. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
What insurance do you have?
Our cover is professional indemnity plus public liability.
How much does a thermal roof survey cost?
It comes with our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. That also includes a full inspection, a drone inspection where it applies, structural analysis and a same-day report.
What’s in the report?
Written findings with photos, explaining the condition of the roof, any defects and our recommendations. The Standard Survey adds moisture detection and a structural check, and the Premium Survey adds thermal imaging, drone inspection where it applies and structural analysis.
Can you tell me if my roof has asbestos?
No. Asbestos surveys and sampling aren’t something we do. The report may flag materials that could contain asbestos on buildings built or refurbished before 2000, with a recommendation to have a specialist asbestos surveyor check before it’s disturbed.
What happens next?
You receive the written report by email, with photos and recommendations. You can use it to talk to a seller, an insurer, a roofer or a managing agent, whichever applies.
Do you need a thermal roof survey in Wildmoor?
Unexplained damp is one of the main reasons people ask for thermal imaging. Water can travel under a roof covering or along timbers before it shows inside. The camera helps narrow the search.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Missing or slipped insulation
- Leaks far from where the stain appears
- Areas of a flat roof that may hold water
- Wet areas near outlets and upstands
For an older house near a landmark like Church of St. Leonard, thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
What to check before booking
- How long they’ve been surveying roofs
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- What they will not be able to tell you
Nearby places to Wildmoor
Other services in Wildmoor
Roof by roof
Single-ply and EPDM roofs
Single-ply PVC, TPO and EPDM roofs are frequently laid over insulation boards. Wet boards can show as temperature differences on the images.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
From inside the loft, the camera can help with damp around chimneys, valleys and roof windows. We check any patterns with moisture readings.
Tips that help
These tips come from what we see on roofs every week:
- Check the loft can be reached safely
- Keep a record of when stains appear
- Talk to us about the weather when booking
- Check outlets after heavy rain
Many people send the report to roofers, who can then quote for the areas shown. Each thermal image is matched to a normal photo, so the areas are easy to locate.
Watch for new damp patches on ceilings beneath the roof. Catching a leak early stops insulation getting soaked.